How to replace GMC Terrain headlight bulb the easy way
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- How to replace GMC Terrain headlight bulb the easy way. You only need one tool to replace the headlight in a 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 GMC Terrain. It is a T-20 Torx tool and there is only one bolt to take out. It is very easy to get to and you can do it without lifting the vehicle. All you have to do is turn the wheels out facing you, and you will have enough room to reach in and take out the one tore bolt, then remove the cover, and then remove the bulb.
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Man you are a life saver thank you, I had to subscribe after that one.
Thanks so much !!!!! I do appreciate it :) Thanks again and hope you are enjoying your weekend :)
They tried to charge me 180 dollars to change the fog lights and low beam headlights. I’m now at auto some buying a T 20 screwdriver to access my low beam lights I already have the fog lights installed all you have to do is reach underneath the front bumper lol
That is awesome !!!! Glad you were able to tackle it !!!!
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Literally quoted 75 whole a$$ dollars to change the headlight bulb on my Terrain 🤯 was informed the front bumper needed to be removed. Replaced the bulb myself after watching your video. THANK YOU!
That is awesome, you were able to save a few bucks and the headache of getting dealer installed scratches haha !!!!
I know I had to get my hands dirty as well seeing that the new price range is $150.00 and up … I just didn’t feel like spending my money that way gloves on and went to work 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾 Thanks Garage King 👑
I'm a 39 y/o woman who knows nothing about cars. After watching your video I was able to change both headlights myself! This vid is awesome, thanks.
Now you are a 39 y/o woman who knows something !! And will continue to learn more. Very happy you were able to tackle this and empower yourself :) Have a great weekend :)
I'm a car guy, and there's always different ways people replace lights. This, by far, was the easiest and most intuitive video I've seen. Thank you
Thank you for the great comment !!
My guy. I’m 59yo female. Instead of paying $50 at the dealership, I paid $18 for the part at AutoZone and followed your instructions. Took me some time to get the cap back on, but videoing my process helped! TYSM
That is awesome to hear and thanks for the comment !!!!
Awesome! I am a 68 year old women and just changed it in 3 minutes per your video. Absolutely loved it and will always look here!
Rock on! and that is awesome !!! I have a variety of things I post as a mechanic so you never know what you will see :)
IMPORTANT TIP - the H11 bulbs come with an orange polyurethane washer at the base of the bulb. This creates a seal when you put the bulb into the socket. When you take the old bulb out this washer often sticks in the socket and doesn't come out with the bulb. That makes it impossible to get the new bulb to seat and twist-click into the socket. MAKE SURE THE OLD WASHER COMES OUT WITH THE OLD BULB OR REACH IN AND TAKE IT OUT BY HAND !! BTW - great video ... short, well scripted and very accurate.
Thanks so much for the great and detailed comment and tip !! Sounds like what can happen to oil filters if your not watching and the ring stays on the engine. Thanks !!!
A single mom, with no man its thankfully for this 🥰
Thanks for the great comment and you know you got it taken care of !!! You go girl !!!!
WTH? Other videos said to remove the fender well to access the bulb. I guess they didn't notice the hand-size access hole. Glad I watched this video. 4 minute job. Thanks!
Anytime and thanks for the great comment. I do appreciate it !! Hope you enjoyed your weekend :)
@@GarageKing I have a 2015 Terrain and it doesn't have that hole. I was so bummed.. not sure what the difference is. Cool video anyways
Wow you weren't kidding, you made that look easy and not only easy but fast too!
Thanks! I have seen a few bulb vids where the creator is stretching the vid, so I wanted to try doing a really short one. Thanks again for the comment :)
Thank you so much. I recently just lost my dad on 11-11 and he would do these are things with me. I remember himself saying go to UA-cam cuz I can't always help you. So from me and my father THANK YOU!!!!!
Very sorry to hear about your DAD, 11-11 is recent so I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the very special comment, I do appreciate it. Very moving. Thanks and I'm really happy I could bring some joy and a good memory to you :)
Quick and easy! Happy you mentioned not touching the bulb because many forget. Right to the point is the best way to share 👍🏽
Very true! Quick and easy, I tried to make this a very fast vid. I have seen a few change a bulb type vids and they are like 10min long so I want to test this out :) Thanks for the great comment and noticing that I mentioned about not touching the bulb :) Enjoy the rest of your Sunday :)
You could also just get LEDS safer brighter cheaper 🤗
You certainly could, LED’s are a great way to go, less heat and energy and they last. Good suggestion !!!!
Great video, simple and to the point. Was able to change mine in just a few minutes! Thanks you!!
Thank you for the great comment !!
I’m actually becoming an amateur mechanic all because of your expertise and easy layout Sir … I changed mine today 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👋🏾 Thank You Bro
That is awesome and one of the best comments I have read in my few years of Youtubing !!!!!! Very glad to hear !!! Have a great day, and keep on wrenching :) GK
Thank you! I’m tired of begging people to help me change mine. God bless you! New subbie!
Thank you so much !!! Really do appreciate that. Also FYI - I am a licenced mechanic so if you ever need a question answered, just leave a comment on any video and I'll get back to you. I have helped out a lot of people with other vehicles. You will see the channel has quite the variety of simple to complex repairs, so I try to make it good for everyone. Happy Friday to you and hope you have a good weekend :)
Thank you!, Thank you!, Thank you!!! We've been driving around about 3 weeks with a new bulb in the vehicle without knowing how to change it. The auto parts store where it was purchased didn't have a clue. I had a feeling I would find it on UA-cam and when I saw rhe length of your video, you were my first choice! All videos should be like this (straight to the point) without all the unnecessary stuff. You have another new subscriber. Now can you do a video on how to stop the oil consumption of these SUV's?
Thanks so much !!!! I appreciate the great comment. With how to videos on things like this, brakes, and other maintenance I try to do the videos as short as I can because when I search for things I'm the same way :) I don't want to hear someone rambling on forever. As for the oil consumption its a major issue on these vehicles, and there are there are lawsuits against GM in Canada (not sure about other countries) The problem seems to stem from the design in the PCV system where things get plugged up. To keep the PCV operating at full capacity you have to keep the oil vapours that circulate in all gasoline engines as clean as possible. I think to fix it, its a bigger job, as you would have to take the intake manifold off and clean everything, and then install something like a catch can to prevent it from happening again (because it's going to happen again, it's in the design of the engine)
While I have not installed one on the Terrian, I have put catch cans on a lot of other vehicles and they purpose of them is too keep oil out of the intake manifold. Some vehicles are worse than others for oil consumption so they are not needed for all engines, but I find the good quality ones do work. I'm a licensed mechanic so I have seen quite a bit, and this UA-cam channel is a hobby for me where I can make some cool videos :) The terrain actually belongs to my friend so if she brings it to me for oil consumption I would make a quick video on it for sure !!! I do have more Terrain footage, I just have to edit and upload, and I like to vary the vehicles every week.
Here is a shorter video on catch cans for your general knowledge ua-cam.com/video/bQE1qEtP8dQ/v-deo.html
Thanks again !!!
GK
I don’t care if the rest of your vids are shite, you get a sub jus for this one… precise to the point no BS! Thank you
Thank you !!! I do appreciate it !!! and you rock !!!
Thanks, because of this video, I was able to change both of my bulbs in under 15 minutes.
Anytime and glad I could help out !!!
You are seriously my hero!! A friend of mine, and other UA-cam videos instructed to basically take off the front bumper!! This has saved me so much time and money!! Thank you!
Thanks so much for the great comment !!! I love reading these !!
THANK YOU!!!! I KNEW THERE HAD TO BE AN EASIER WAY!!!!!
You are very welcome, and thanks for the comment :)
I have a feeling this vid will blow up!
I always look for vids like these b4 I found your channel!
Thanks brother, I sure hope you are right !!!!!!
Best video. Used this 3 or 4 times now. Every time I impress myself that I did it. Thanks for all the savings. Cheers. 🍻
Thank you for the great comment !!
Thank you for this video! It was a little more difficult for me because my tires are not stock, slightly larger so I was doing this a little blindly! But I got it thanks to you. I'm sure I saved a bunch of money not having someone else do it! Lol
Thanks so much for the great comment :) I do appreciate it, and really glad you were able to tackle this yourself !!
thanks for the vid! dealership charging 180 dollars and it cost me a 27 dollar bulb, a 5 dollar screwdriver and about 5 mins of time.
Glad you got it done, thanks for the comment, and good to see you saved a few bucks !!!
Thank you for making it so quick! You are the king. Other guys make 30 min vids on how to change a wind shield wiper.
Thanks so much and appreciate the great comment !!!
Perfect video swapped both in less than ten minutes
Thats awesome and glad I could help out !!
Worked exactly like you said. Thank you,
Most excellent and thanks for the comment :)
My 2016 GMC TERRAIN does NOT have the entry port inside the wheel well like this video. Wish it did. :(
I'm sorry to hear that, and I wish you had that access panel as well. Sorry......
Mean cop stopped my daughter it was dark and cold.. and told her she had a headlight out.. then told her he'd tow the car if she drove it the 2 blocks to autozone... I found this video and had her get a bulb and driver.. she did it herself.. in the dark... that cop just sat there.. waiting ...she finally get things going and leaves ....the police officer went to drive off as he follows her but doesn't turn on even his head lights... big rig come through and knock him into the shoulder of the road, and cop car flips. I asked my daughter if she stopped.. she said no.. he made me a big girl, changing my light in the dark.. he's a big boy too...he can get out of his upside police car by himself. he doesn't need my help... karma waited an hour of patience to right a wrong... but your video was the best 5 minutes of my life to help her... I'm halfway around the world... I truly appreciate you.. 🙏 your were her blessing 🫡
Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share your story with me. Very touching, and I'm really happy things worked out for your daughter, and you are right, what comes around goes around. Happy Sunday to you :) and glad I was able to be part of the solution !!!
@GarageKing your welcome ... 🙏
@@mv4463 Have a good weekend good Sir !!!!
Wow this looks easy enough. I used to have a traverse & that was a pain to change . Thank you for this video !!!
Thanks for the great reply !!! Glad I could help out :)
Excellent video! Thank you!
Only things I’ll say, which is not your fault in the video, the space I worked with was pretty tough, and I rarely was able to see what I was doing (particularly installing the new bulb). That said, everything else was laid out perfectly in your video
One thing that helped, I moved my steering wheel all the way to one side to access the screw MUCH more easily, and it helped me a bit more with my vision.
Again, no fault of the video. This was a very, very helpful walkthrough!
Thanks so much for the comment and I appreciate the feedback. I know its tight in there and can you imagine trying to film it !!!! The things I go through to get the proper shots haha !!! Thanks again and enjoy your day :)
@@GarageKing that is a good point! I tried to get my phone flashlight in there and that was quite the struggle, didn’t really help at all. So being able to film it and show the parts clearly was a big help!
@@emorydaniel9084 Thanks again for the comment, you can't say I don't go the extra mile !!! I'm a licenced mechanic and this is way more fun than working at a shop LOL :) and I love the interaction between everyone :) Thanks again, and if you ever need advise on anything just reach out :)
I was able to change the low beam light with our 2011GMC terrain with this amazing instructional video. I had a bit trouble with the passenger side because I’m right handed. Also screwing, taking out the main light bulb cover and light bulb itself has to be done blindsided. Thank you for sharing.
Well I'm happy that you got it done and saved a few bucks !! If you became a full time tech you would have no issues working blindsided LOL, we do it all the time :) Glad you got it all fixed up and thanks for the comment :)
Omgggg thank you for the very easy way to change my bulb👍🏾 ..l other video showed taking the bumper off😲
Thanks for the great comment !! Much appreciate and glad you found the easy way :) Have a great weekend :)
Add the comment about making sure to remove the "old" orange ring/rubber washer when taking the old bulb out. It is definitely problamatic if you don't. GreaT VIDEO!
Good call, never thought of that, definitely don't want two rings in there !!
Thank you for making it a short video.
My pleasure!
Thanks for making this video! I just changed my bulbs and it was super easy and fast! Thanks again!
Thank you for the great comment !!!
Excellent video! Straight to the point with a very clear explanation of the process. I removed the tires for easier access. It was a smooth operation from start to finish. Thanks!
Thank you for the great comment good Sir !!!
Thank you for uploading this. Real quick and easy. Other videos I saw while trying to replace my bulb had me taking more off to get to the bulb. Really appreciate this. Have a great day.
Thanks for the great comment and have a Happy Sunday !!!
Superb video. Quick and to the point. I just saved 90 bucks. Thank you
Thank you for the comment, and glad I could help !!!!
Not all terrains are like this!
I realized that after a few comments, and its too bad GM didn't provide this on all years. They probably wanted to save 2 bucks per vehicle.......
Thank you. Changing mine tonight
Not a hard job, but if its dark outside get someone to hold a flashlight :)
Might be good to note that not all terrains have this panel, and on some of them like my 16 SLT, you will have to remove the whole fender well cover.
I learned that after the video as some commenters came forward and told me. Its too bad that GM changed the design, but I did hear from some others that attempted your style and they said they were able to get to the light by loosening and pulling back the inner fender which is much easier than the bumper. I can't confirm as I never tried it, but figured I would let you know.
You have one of the best videos on changing these headlights, any chance you could show how to change a High Beam bulb as well?
Thanks and I appreciate the comment. The car was my friends car. If I remember correctly you can get the high beams out, you just have to reach a bit more, but it can be done the same way. OK - edit, I just watched the vid, and I'm remembering, I think you can get to the high beam with a little more twisting. If you have at least one high beam working make sure to turn it for a check to locate the right bulb, and then turn off, just so you know you are replacing the right bulb.
Ooo I was the 666th like lol. That was pretty easy thanks for sharing! I always go to UA-cam before a vehicle issue and you guys videos and others make it simple for me and others. Thank you so much
Ha Ha, the 666th like, love it !!!!! Thanks for the comment !!
Hey bro! Oh wow! Yep! You weren’t kidding! That was super fast! Supercool! The editing skills get me each time! Super informative! You’re a pro! Great video 👍🏽🥰❤️
Awesome thank you! I tried to make this one a quick one. Some people we making 10min vids to change a bulb, I'm like what??? GK can do it better haha!!! Thanks :)
This video is very helpful, thank you‼️‼️
Thank you for the great comment !!!!
Wow i did not see it so fast thanks😂
Love the great comment, thank you !!
@@GarageKing it's TRUE you are great thanks
@@craigmines255 Appreciate that !!!
Facts I saw mad videos with removing the Fasteners and Screws on wheel hub way too much work. I looked today n said I have enough space to get a it n watched this video n BOOM ALL SET!!!!!!
That is awesome!!!!! The change on this one is actually pretty quick and you don’t even have to jack up the vehicle. Thanks for the comment !!
And you definitely need A T-20 screw driver I bought a bit with it attached both are worth it .. for the ratchet set
For sure !!!
Except if your 2015 DOES NOT have the access panel.
I have heard that some do not have the panel and I have no idea why GM would have removed such a great feature. Sorry yours does not have the panel, that does suck…..
I have a 2015 Terrain and there is no such access hole, nor is it possible to loosen the number as in other videos. Fortunately, I discovered that if you loosen the wheel well cover and are forceful enough you can bend it down far enough to reach in to the bulb cover.
That's good to know and thank you for sharing that. I wish they had that access hole in them all. Thanks for the comment :)
wow thanks SIR
Thank you for the great comment !!!
Not all Terrains have that feature
Thanks for the comment brother, I have since learned that, and its too bad they don't !!!!!
The 15s dont have the access panel
Good to know, thanks for letting me know. I thought they were all the same, due to the same generation. I do wonder, do you have a special edition or something? I'm also wondering if some 15's have the access panel and some don't?
@@GarageKing Nope, I have a 15 SLE 2
@@DJEddieXZ Copy thanks for letting me know
@@GarageKing Which model do you have?
@@DJEddieXZ It's actually one of my buddies, 2012 SLE. Cool vehicle, I have another few vids on it I still have to pop out.
you make it look so easy i have the spring back screw driver too. there brilliant x
Thanks so much!!! I didn't expect to do a video on this and I was looking the other week at headlight videos for some strange reason and they were all like 10min?? So I thought, 10 min to change a bulb (well maybe) but to have a 10min vid on it...... So I made a quick vid on it and hope it goes well. Thanks and Happy Friday :)
Handy tips from Garage King!
Always handy tips !!!!! I tried to make a quick vid on how to change the light. Was almost a short !!!! Thanks :)
Really nice to know how to do it. Coinsss saved 🙏🏽 thank you for sharing this
You are so welcome, and thanks for the great comment you two :) Have a great weekend :)
The best video🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you, and much appreciated !!!
easy enough except there is no cover on the inner fenderwell on my 2016 terrain so i have to do it the like most videos show...bummer
That’s too bad and I wonder why GM would take such a good design and discontinue it. Probably saved a buck a vehicle or something.
My 14 does not have it either
@@GarageKing like everything else... so you take it to them and pay to replace them
@@noro305 That's too bad, not good for GM to do something like that
@@noro305 That's what every manufacturer wants, they don't want people to do it yourself anymore :( Newer vehicles don't break down as much as the older ones, so every chance they get, they want you to bring it in. They design vehicles to discourage the average person from working on them.
Thanks for the video
Thank you for the comment !!
Thanks Bro 🍺
Thank you for the great comment !!!
My son has a 16’ Terrain, he was wanting some brighter bulbs, still has oem. It doesn’t have the access on the inner fender, I’m guessing just remove inner fender would be the same difference. I think they did away with the access maybe 15’ or 16’ model? They just made it more difficult when they did that, probably in hopes that you would take it to their “stealership” to get it done. We have an 18’ Acadia and a Sierra, both of those are so simple to replace headlight lamps, just open the hood and nothing in the way.
Hey Thanks for the comment. Yup I have heard from a few others that GM did away with the access hole in the newer years. Personally I think it was to save a few dollars per vehicle. You have a good idea, and I think the same, if it were me I would try with the inner fender 1st, I would think that's a lot easier than taking off the front bumper !!!
Very cool to know how to do! Great video!
Thanks Nish, I wanted to do a real quick video on this. A lot of the vids are like 10min, so I hope this one does well :) Thanks and Happy Friday to you :)
@@GarageKing happy Friday! Nice, sure why not mix it up 😄
Thanks !!!
You could show how you accessed the light to begin with. Too close-in to actually see where to go. Thanks for the video even still. It certainly helped once I knew I had to go under the wheel well. Regards…
Good point, and noted. Thank you
Thanks saved me from removing the whole damn bumper
Anytime and glad you didn't have to pull that bumper !!
Wow! I wonder if it is this simple for all vehicles! Great tutorial! I think even I could handle this! I knew about not handling the new bulbs. I think it is because the oil on your fingers can cause the bulb to blow when it heats up... is that correct?
Most are pretty simple. A lot of the headlight changing vids on UA-cam are like 10min, so I wanted to take a different approach and see how a quick one would do. Plus you know its good science as eventually the results of different tests get shared on MoneyTree. You are right its the oil from your fingers that cause the bulb to blow. These bulbs get super hot and any oil on them will boil and cause a variation in temperature in the bulb and the unequal temp causes them to blow. Very important not to touch the glass. Thanks for the great comment and happy Friday to you :)
My jaw dropped. When I picked up my bulb the owner of the parts store made a comment that if it's anything like his Terrain, I'll have to take half the engine apart to access the bulb. I checked my engine in the parking lot on and sure enough, it was bolted and inaccessible without tools I don't have with me. Looked under the wheel well and 🤯
You know it :) Thanks for the comment and I enjoyed reading your story !!!!
Awesome video, really helped me out. Thank you!!!
Best detail to note is to turn the wheels facing the inside angle for more clearance to see where the covers are.
Thank you for the great comment !
very effective 1 small thing use a smaller torx drive so you don't strip the head.
Thanks for the comment, 100% on the stubby screwdriver. Believe me if I had one, I would have used one. Thanks again :)
Thank you !
You're welcome!
If you touch the glass just clean it with alcohol wipe
Good call, a wipe with alcohol usually does the trick !!!
Thanks bro
Thank you for the great comment !!
Will do!
Thank you !!
Thank you for this video!!
Thanks for the comment !!!
thanks for saving me about 1 hours worth of saying WTF to myself
No problem at all and glad I could be of service
Awesome video!!!
Thank you for the great comment !! Much appreciated :)
That little port there doesn’t exist on my wife’s terrain for whatever reason
That is really too bad, I don't know why GM would have changed such a great little feature like the light bulb access.
Not on mine either. I checked like 10 times because I just assumed I’m an idiot and looking for/feeling for it wrong. There is an indent. But that doesn’t give me access if I unscrew it.
Thanks you
Thank you for the comment !!!
Cheers, quick and simple! What about changing the High Beams?
Hey there, I haven't done the high beams, but if you look close in the video, you can see another cover that looks exactly like the one I took out for the low beams. I think it can be done by hand. It's going to be tighter, but it looks doable.
Yessir! Went back after I posted this comment, and saw them there. Definitely gonna be a bit tight but worth a shot. Thanks for replying. Your level of engagement with your audience is very admirable, keep it up!
@@PeakCasual Thanks very much, I do my best !!
Thanks!
Thank you for the comment :)
The first video I tried to watch had a dummy taking the whole bumper off. Thanks man I wasn't about to do all that shit
That is awesome you found the easy way to do it!!! You will save yourself some $$ in the process. It’s easiest if you turn your wheel so it’s out of the way. Thanks for the comment and enjoy your weekend :)
This is a great informative video!
I watched a couple of other ones that almost had me doing to much🤷🏾♂️
I actually figured it it myself by seeing the round door in the wheel.
Easy as 123!!!👍🏾
@@garydickerson5052 Thanks soo much, appreciate the comment !!!
I think this must be a USA model as my Canadian model you must peel back the inner fender liner and put a 2 by 4 in to hold the liner from the fender at the front so you can slip your hand and arm in , thank you as there is no bulb access panel
Sorry you don't have the access panel. I heard that for the later models year GM stopped making it. It has to be for cost cutting.....
Ur the man
Thanks for the vote of approval !!!! Enjoy your day brother !!!
What other headlight can I use to get better white light
I used these on my vanagon and love them ua-cam.com/video/b-pVqWvi_kQ/v-deo.html
I have a 2015 gmc terrain, and i dont not have that access on mine. Im going to have to take the whole panel off to get to it, correct?
Yes, unfortunately GM removed the cover, I'm not exactly sure when they did, but they did. I don't know if you have to take it all off, you may just be able to pull it back enough to get your wrist in there.
My 2014 terrain doesn't have the access hole in the wheel well. Is there another option?
Oh boy, you are one of the unlucky ones.... I think some people are pulling the front bumper forward...... That may be a job for the shop if you are not comfortable with that.
Does this work for the turn signals as well?
Not sure to be honest with you, they are located higher so I'm not sure if you can reach them. Its an easy check if you take off the cover to see. I would do it, but it was my friends vehicle so I don't have it here.
Yeah the dealer tried to charge me $100 to change this. Hilarious!
You know they try !!! Good on you for changing it !!
Question:
Are the low and high beams for the 2014 terrain the same part number ?
Oh boy, off the top of my head I'm not sure. I think they are different bulbs but can't confirm.
@@GarageKing Thank you sir. I am getting conflicting results when i search. I guess its off to the auto parts store. thanks for the reply.
@@rcarr305 Yup you bet !!
does this matter if its the denali or more standard model terrain
To be honest I'm not sure. Wish I could provide you with an answer.
2020 Terrian...Daytime light on front passenger side is not lit. Is there a separate bulb for it? I cannot find any drawings showing a bulb location. All other lights work fine. Any assistance to educate me would be greatly appreciated.
As far as I know it might be the same bulb (low beam is daytime running light), I can't remember to be honest. You said the others were working ok, so maybe take a look at the one side then go to the other. I think its just the one H11 bulb.
I don’t have that bolt do I have to remove a cover over it?
Oh boy, you got the hard one. You may have to pull the front bumper back to get in there. If I remember correctly you may be able to get to one side, but the other side is pretty hard.
Legend
Thanks
TO ANYONE DOING THIS JOB AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THAT ROUND ACCESS PANEL WITH A T20 TORX SCREW!
well my friend, a 2015 is different. i just did one for a friend in my driveway (though i am a licensed chevy, and ex nissan tech and this has happened before), but the 2015 did not have that access panel. in place of it was a recessed piece of the wheel liner with a push clip in it where that screw's threaded clip would be, and no round access panel at all. to access the headlight i had to remove the 3 clips along the wheel well edge of the bumper (one push clip, 2 - t15 torx) and the push clip in that recessed part in place of where you had the access panel. i then pulled the front of wheel well liner out a bit towards the wheel, and was able to access the back of the light from there. the headlight bit was all the same as your video though.
Appreciate the comment, and I must admit I was a little concerned at first as your all caps heading seemed like you were yelling LOL :) But reading through your answer I really appreciate the follow up as there are others who will no doubt be in the same boat as you. When I did the video I believed they were all the same. I have no idea why GM would make a change like that... It must be the 25 cents they saved on each vehicle.
@@GarageKing Hey, sorry yeah i wasnt yelling lol, just wanted to get the attention of anyone who may be in the scenario i was in. thankfully its not the first time ive run into this, but its been a while since i was working for GM so i looked it up as a refresher. So i figured if someone at home without the experience looked this up then were in my situation, they might scroll down into the comments and see my comment to cover their ass lol.
You and i both know, GM does some weird things like this sometimes, and they answer to nobody for it, nor would they ever inform customers of the change, let alone the techs like us!
Regardless, just wanted to help :) that way your video can help everyone in either situation, if my comment stays near the top lol
@@dhag72 You bet and thanks for that, I remember when I worked for a GM dealership there were a lot of things that were wrong. I know the manuals are not used much anymore as its all digital now, but when the service manuals were out let me tell you there were mistakes in the publications !! Thanks again !!
@@GarageKing Sounds like you know allll about it! lol. I was there last in 2015, definitely all digital then for the most part. Though we did have all the old paper format manuals upstairs still from over the years. sometimes it was honestly easier on the older models to go grab a book than it was to try and find it in their online system. maybe its better now but it was still a mess when i was there lol.
No problem at all eh! I like to help when possible! If i ever happen to come across a discrepancy in any more videos, ill just comment like i did here! Keep up the good work, its nice to have this content available as easily as it is here, good job!
@@dhag72 Appreciate the follow up and thanks !!!
My 2014 doesn't have that. 2 star screws in the wheel well + 2 plastic clips and 2 7mm bolts under the front. Wasn't too bad about 10 minutes a side.
That is awesome !! Glad you didn't have to pull the bumper forward. I heard some people pulled their bumpers. Thanks for the comment :)
I had to take my Terrain to the dealer to replace the bulb (unable to do myself). I had mentioned that I knew it was done through the wheel well. When I picked the car up I was presented with a $299.00 bill. I was irate. The service manager said it wasn’t possible to do it that way so the had to remove the bumper! I’ve never been back to that dealer and will NEVER by a GM product again! I want to be able to buy my next vehicle direct from the manufacturer. Dealer are crooks and unnecessary!
Hey There, and thanks for the comment. I forget but there is a year or two where the wheel access panel is not there. I can't remember what years so its possible that yours didn't have an access panel. An easy way is to go look in the wheel well. Buying from the manufacturer is a the way to go, Tesla has set up that model and I think it works well. Takes away all dealer greed. I hear you, and I have had issues with dealers. You are not the only one !!! Thanks for sharing :)
@@GarageKing I had checked and my 2013 has the wheel well access AND I told the service writer that. That’s why I was so pissed they went ahead and scammed me!
@@arlenbell4376 Oh wow, and the mechanics would have known about that. Sorry to hear about that, they were wrong for doing that.
Why I can’t get my cover off to get to the low beam. I have been twisting and turning for about 10 mins
Once you take out that torx screw, you have to turn counter clockwise, and then it should release. My guess is there is a bunch of crud in there. You have to make sure to line up the teeth when you unscrew so you can pull the cover off. If you go a bit too far then the teeth are not lined up to come out.
My terrain doesn’t have this entrance.
Sorry to hear that. I did receive a few comments where people said they didn't have the access hole. I'm not sure exactly when GM stopped making the hole, or if it was just for certain models.
I have vw Passat its a pain to change headlight and break light
Thanks for the comment brother, this one is not too bad at all. I recently did one on a newer VW Beetle and that one was fun. Not as easy!!!!
I was told this would take an hour and was quoted between $160-$190. Screw that!
All in a two minute video right !!!!1 Just beware that some of them, for some reason don't have that access hole, so take a quick look at yours to make sure you do :)